Sony recently unveiled its forthcoming collection of PS Plus Extra and Premium games, comprising a total of 13 titles. Each game boasts unique appeal, catering to a diverse range of gamers. Notably, one of the PS Plus Premium games stands out as it brings an entire classic series closer to being accessible on contemporary gaming hardware.
Subscribers to PS Plus Extra will have access to a wide array of games starting March 19. Meanwhile, those subscribed to PS Plus Premium can enjoy these titles along with six additional games: Cool Boarders, Gods Eater Burst, Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, JoJos Bizarre Adventure AllStar Battle R, and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy. While each game holds its own intrigue, Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier is particularly noteworthy as it bridges the gap for the entire Jak and Daxter series to be playable on the same hardware for the first time.
The Legacy of Jak and Daxter on PS2
Despite the Jak and Daxter franchise fading from the spotlight in recent times, whispers of a potential movie adaptation persist. The series' last significant release was the 2017 bundle containing ports of the initial four games: Jak and Daxter: The Precursor, Jak 2, Jak 3, and Jak X: Combat Racing. Preceding this was a 2012 remaster of the original trilogy for PS4, and the most recent new installment was 2009's Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier for PS2 and PSP. With almost two decades since a new release, the franchise seems to be gaining fresh traction on modern consoles.
Complete List of Jak and Daxter Games in the Franchise (Platforms, Release Year)
- Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (PS2, 2001)
- Jak 2 (PS2, 2003)
- Jak 3 (PS2, 2004)
- Jak X: Combat Racing (PS2, 2005)
- Daxter (PSP, 2006)
- Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier (PS2/PSP, 2009)
While the first four games have been playable on PS4 (and consequently PS5) for the past seven years, Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier remained inaccessible on modern platforms due to its relative unpopularity. With the latest PS Plus Premium games, five out of six titles are now playable on modern consoles, marking a significant milestone for the franchise since the PS2 era.
Expanding the Jak and Daxter Universe on PS4/PS5
However, the journey may not conclude there. Fans have been clamoring for Daxter to join the PS Plus Premium lineup, given its status as one of the best PSP games and an integral part of the beloved franchise. As PS Plus Premium occasionally incorporates PSP games, the addition of Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier makes Daxter's inclusion even more probable. This potential addition could enable players to experience the entire series on a single console for the first time, a feat unattainable during the PS2 era when Daxter was exclusive to the PSP.
While the exact timing remains uncertain, the integration of Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier by PS Plus Premium paves the way for the franchise's legacy to endure, despite its uncertain future.